Assemblies for constructing solar panel mounting systems
US8099922B2 · kind B2 · utility
8Cited by
6References
18Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 8, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/7067
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Mechanical clips and pier cap assemblies are provided that may be used to construct solar panel mounting frames. The assemblies include a pier cap that is configured to be attached to a top portion of a pier, which includes an opening and a flange stop. The flange stop is configured to support a solar panel mounting frame member. The assemblies further include a clip that has an aperture and a tab, with the tab being configured to be disposed through the opening in the pier cap. The assemblies further include a bolt and a nut, which are used to secure a solar panel mounting frame member to the pier cap.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.